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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 N355 vs Core i5-13600K

The Core 3 N355 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-13600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 94% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core 3 N355

195FPS

Core i5-13600K

377FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core 3 N355

217FPS

Core i5-13600K

255FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 3 N355

325FPS

Core i5-13600K

328FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 3 N355

517FPS

Core i5-13600K

562FPS

Apex Legends2019

366FPS

384FPS

502FPS

713FPS

Valorant2020

Core 3 N355

575FPS

Core i5-13600K

752FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 3 N355

201FPS

Core i5-13600K

222FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 3 N355

28%

Core i5-13600K

63%

Core i5-13600K ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 3 N355

Core i5-13600K

Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 3 N355

Core i5-13600K

Core i5-13600K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 3 N355

6 MB

Core i5-13600K

24 MB

Core i5-13600K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N355

1.9 GHz

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz

Core i5-13600K has a 84% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N355

3.9 GHz

Core i5-13600K

5.1 GHz

Core i5-13600K boosts 31% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 3 N355

15W

Core i5-13600K

125W

Core 3 N355 draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 3 N355

Core i5-13600K

$319.00

Core 3 N355Core i5-13600K

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1700

Twin Lake

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Raptor Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5), 4800 MHz (LPDDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 N355 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K. It's 125% faster than the Core 3 N355 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-13600K than Core 3 N355?expand_more

125% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 3 N355 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-13600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 N355 and Core i5-13600K?expand_more

Performance: Core 3 N355 scores 28/100, Core i5-13600K scores 63/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 3 N355 or Core i5-13600K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 3 N355 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.